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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 125 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This is the perfect holiday treat. My family has been making it for years. Humidity plays a key role in making this candy. If the air is humid, the candy will fail. be sure to use real butter, not margarine. Also if possible use premium chocolate from a candy store. Ingredients:
1 lb salted butter |
2 cups sugar |
2 tablespoons light corn syrup |
6 tablespoons water |
1 (8 ounce) bag whole pecans |
1 (8 ounce) bag chopped pecans |
1 lb dipping chocolate |
Directions:
1. Spread whole pecans on cookie sheet.
2. In a HEAVY saucepan, slowly melt butter over low heat.
3. Slowly add sugar, corn syrup, and water.
4. Cook until candy thermometer reads 300F, about 1 hour.
5. Stir constantly to avoid burning the candy.
6. Pour candy over pecans on cookie sheet.
7. In a double boiler, melt half of the dipping chocolate.
8. Sprinkle with half the chopped pecans.
9. When chocolate is set, turn and repeat.
10. When fully set, break into pieces.
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